Eggnog Cookie Recipe with Frosting
These soft, spiced Eggnog Cookies are a festive delight. Topped with a creamy eggnog frosting, they offer a sweet and seasonal treat that's perfect for celebrating the holidays.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup eggnog
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ Tbsp corn starch
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pvanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp eggnog
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Cookie Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and eggnog, ensuring a thorough blend.
- Gradually add the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and blend briefly to ensure uniformity.
- Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, portion out dough balls approximately the size of a ping-pong ball and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Place in the oven you've preheated and let it bake for around 10 minutes.
- Upon removing from the oven, gently flatten each cookie using a flat-bottomed cup. Let them fully cool before adding the frosting
Frosting Preparation
- For the frosting: In a clean stand mixer bowl, blend together the butter, salt, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar on low speed until combined. Increase to medium speed and mix for an additional minute.
- Gradually add the eggnog, one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue to mix on medium-high speed for an additional minute until the frosting achieves a fluffy consistency.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag equipped with a large star nozzle.
Assembling the Cookies
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, pipe a spiral of frosting on each cookie, starting from the center and moving outwards. Repeat for all cookies.
- Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 406IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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